Dugdhi, Dugdhī: 3 definitions
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Dugdhi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaDugdhī (दुग्धी) is the name of an ingredient used in the treatment of Maṇḍalī-snake-bites, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—A number of different permutation and combination of herbs are prescribed as Lepa and Pāna for removing the poison of Maṇḍalī snakes.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse 9.83: “A compound prepared of Dugdhī, Kiṃśuka, bittergourd, Tulasī and Kośātakī juices mixed with Turmeric water and Lotus petals, a drona of Ginger, and husk will remove the poison and heal the wound.This preparation can be mixed with sprouts of Kṣīravṛkṣa and given as a drink”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDugdhī (दुग्धी):—[from dugdha] f. a kind of Asclepias (= kṣīrāvikā), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDugdhi (ದುಗ್ಧಿ):—[noun] = ದುಗ್ಧಿಕೆ - [dugdhike -] 1.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dugdhika, Dugdhike, Dugdhin, Dugdhinika, Dugdhyambhas.
Ends with: Gorakshadugdhi, Hemadugdhi, Laghudugdhi, Samantadugdhi, Svarnadugdhi, Tamradugdhi.
Full-text (+2): Tamradugdha, Svarnadugdha, Svarnadugdhi, Samantadugdhi, Tamradugdhi, Dugdhapashana, Hemadugdhi, Dugdhyambhas, Parpatadi, Mahiruh, Koshatika, Tulasyambhas, Kishalaya, Bahuvalli, Mridudala, Surasambhas, Bahuvallyambhas, Yamavati, Yamavatirasa, Koshatikambhas.
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